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CVE-2006-7075

6.8 · MEDIUM

Buffer overflow in the meta_read_flac function in meta_decoder.c for Aqualung 0.9beta5 and earlier, and CVS 0.193.2 and earlier, allows user-assisted attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long…

Published Mar 2, 2007aqualungEPSS 1.99%

Overview

CVE-2006-7075 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting aqualung aqualung. It was published on March 2, 2007 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

Buffer overflow in the meta_read_flac function in meta_decoder.c for Aqualung 0.9beta5 and earlier, and CVS 0.193.2 and earlier, allows user-assisted attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long Vorbis comment in a Free Lossless Audio Codec (FLAC) file.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from aqualung. Update aqualung to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-7075?

CVE-2006-7075 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting aqualung aqualung. It was published on March 2, 2007 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2006-7075?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2006-7075?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from aqualung. Update aqualung to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

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